Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)
Aston University, Birmingham
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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Our BEng Mechanical Engineering course is offered as either a three or four year course with integrated placement year. We are driven by the demands of industry to produce graduates with extremely strong engineering and scientific skills coupled to strong skills in project management, team work and commercial awareness. Our courses put you in control, giving you the skills and confidence to lead and undertake complex engineering projects. Teaching isn’t just lectures, it’s workshops and ...Read more

Our BEng Mechanical Engineering course is offered as either a three or four year course with integrated placement year. We are driven by the demands of industry to produce graduates with extremely strong engineering and scientific skills coupled to strong skills in project management, team work and commercial awareness. Our courses put you in control, giving you the skills and confidence to lead and undertake complex engineering projects. Teaching isn’t just lectures, it’s workshops and practical sessions too. You’ll be involved in individual and group project work throughout the course, designed to develop your individual skills as an engineer and the communication, organisational and leadership skills needed to work effectively in a business or organisation.The fast-evolving nature of mechanical engineering means that future generations of graduates must embrace change and thrive on a love of innovation. The challenges and rewards for skilled engineers who can design, manufacture and manage advanced products and processes are greater than ever.Throughout the course we emphasise the need to be able to apply engineering knowledge, technical skill, strong management skills and innovation to successfully solve engineering problems. You can expect to work on major projects often in partnership with commercial engineering companies. Your studies will encompasses all of the fundamental disciplines of mechanical engineering. Key course benefits:- Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) for the purpose of meeting the educational requirements of Chartered Engineer (CEng)- Our Mechanical Engineering courses are ranked top 10 in the UK (Guardian University Guide, 2023)- Our Mechanical Engineering courses are in the Top 15 in the UK for Graduate Prospects. (Complete University Guide, 2023).- Our optional placement year offers you the opportunity to gain valuable experience and set your studies in the context of a working environment, to boost your future employment prospects.

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WUSCA ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
27/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
24th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
41st
Mechanical Engineering
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 94 = 6% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
6%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Mechanical Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£25,000
UK Mechanical Engineering graduate salary
£27,000
What students say
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Awais
09 Jan 24

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08 Dec 23

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

CCC - BBC Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15,P:0 Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

29 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

T Level:

D Grades / Points required

BBC: including grade B in A-Level Mathematics and a Physical Science or Technology subject (e.g. Physics, Electronics, Design Technology) Standard offerBCC: If the student is also presenting either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) grade BCCC: Contextual offer (more details https://www2.aston.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/contextual-offer)

30 Distinctions and 15 Merits at level 3 including at least 15 credits at Level 3 in Mathematics and 15 credits at Level 3 in Physical Science

English Language or Literature Grade C/4 and above and Mathematics Grade C/4

achieving 5, 5, 4 at Higher Level subjects including Mathematics and Physics grade 5.

QCF BTEC (Science/Technical/Engineering types): DDM including the following units at Distinction Mathematics for Engineering Technicians and Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians RQF BTEC (Science/Technical/Engineering types): DDM including the following units at Distinction: Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and Further Engineering Mathematics.For other BTEC combinations or subjects (Science or Technical), please see Aston's web pages.

The following T levels are accepted qualifications for this course: - Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing- Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control- Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing

Popular A-level subjects

Mechanical Engineering

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
88%
Physics
78%
Chemistry
33%
Biology
11%
Business Studies
9%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£21,100 per year

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Aston University, Birmingham
Aston Triangle Birmingham B4 7ET United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Birmingham Moor Street  0.3 miles away
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